HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2015 1207 PR REG MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California December 7, 2015
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark
was held on December 7, 2015, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Pflaumer called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Patty Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Terri Doria, Adam Haverstock, Steve Morgan,
Sandra Thompson, and Chair Thomas Pflaumer.
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski and
Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Doria requested Item 9.A be pulled for discussion.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Doria announced that she had attended the Chamber Mixer held
at the City's Community Center on December 1, as well as the Menorah Lighting
with Mayor Parvin and Councilmember Pollock on December 6.Commissioner
Doria also announced the City's upcoming Breakfast With Santa event on
December 19, which will be held at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
8. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Evaluate Feasibility for Greater Use of Country Trail Park. Staff
Recommendation: Recommend to the City Council the installation of a
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temporary dog park with off leash hours for a six month trial period, or
should the Commission feel that a dog park is not appropriate, the
recommendation to City Council for the installation of a disc golf course
and decomposed granite walkway.
At this time, Commissioner Doria excused herself from the meeting after
stating that because this item involves her neighborhood, she will have to
recuse herself from the discussion and the vote.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave a detailed staff report.
There were 21 speakers:
1. Resident Sean Segal spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
2. Resident Sharon Roth spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
3. Resident Garcelle Embry spoke in opposition of a dog park at
Country Trail Park.
4. Resident Gingr Fishman spoke in opposition of a dog park at
Country Trail Park.
5. Resident Sal Mazzara spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
6. Resident Wynell Whorl spoke in favor of a dog park at Country Trail
Park.
7. Resident Rhett Everett spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
8. Resident Leslie Bennett spoke in favor of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
9. Resident Chris Tucker spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
10. Resident Laleh Jalali spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
11. Resident Dieter Wolf spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
12. Resident David Thomas spoke in opposition of a dog park at
Country Trail Park.
13. Resident Donna Masels spoke in opposition of a dog park at
Country Trail Park.
14. Resident Brett Barney spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
15. Resident Robert Underwood spoke in opposition of a dog park at
Country Trail Park.
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16. Resident Ron Isack spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
17. Resident Jim White spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
18. Resident Jess Padilla spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
19. Resident Lise Houston spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
20. Resident Ed Sherman spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
21. Resident Ben Fishman spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park.
There were 26 Written Statement Cards submitted, 7 in favor of a dog
park at Country Trail Park and 19 opposed.
The Commissioners thanked the public for attending and offering their
input.
The Commissioners discussed their concerns and views on different
alternatives of a dog park, a disc golf course, a decomposed granite
walking path, bmx park, use of the park for sports events, and a restroom
facility. Some of the issues discussed were parking, fencing, funding, size
of a disc golf course, and the area being proposed for a dog park. The
Commissioners also discussed the option of not making any changes or
additions to the park and leaving the park as is.
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Morgan
seconded a motion to recommend to City Council for consideration the
installation of decomposed granite walkways at Country Trail Park. The motion
was carried 3-1. Commissioner Thompson opposed.
At this time, Commissioner Doria returned to the meeting.
Chair Pflaumer called a brief recess at 9:00 p.m. The meeting resumed at
9:10 p.m.
B. Consider Moorpark Arts Festival 2016 Event. Staff Recommendation:
Recommend to the City Council the cancellation of the Spring 2016
Moorpark Arts Festival as described in the report.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave an oral report stating that staff is
recommending canceling the Arts Festival in Spring 2016 due to staff
shortages.
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The Commission and staff discussed different options for this event in the
future, such as change of venue, allowing another City organization to
sponsor it, allowing additional vendors and increasing revenue, and
discontinuing it permanently. It also was suggested that this item be
brought to the Arts Commission for their input.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Haverstock
seconded a motion to cancel the Spring 2016 Moorpark Arts Festival, but for the
Commission to revisit and discuss changes to this event at a future meeting,
preferably with input regarding changes from the Arts Commission. The motion
was carried 4-1. Commissioner Doria opposed.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Regular
Meeting of November 2, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
Commissioner Doria stated that even though previously in the meeting,
she had requested Item 9.A be pulled for discussion, at this time,
discussion was no longer necessary.
MOTION: Commissioner Doria moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was carried by unanimous
voice vote.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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